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DX53 GLV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,785 mi
Last recorded35,785 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GLV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,785 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Some Underbody Rusting

Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack inner joints

slight wear to brake and clutch pedal antislip

Fail 24 Nov 2015 29,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

slight wear to brake and clutch pedal antislip

Pass 26 Nov 2014 24,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of treads

rust on underbody components

some rusting on exhaust

Fail 6 Nov 2014 24,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges of treads

nearside rear suspension arm corroded

rust on underbody components

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,285 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 16,458 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 16,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres deteoriating

Pass 1 Dec 2010 8,275 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 7,804 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 4,691 miles

slight play in bottom column bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,172 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,431 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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DX53 GLV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 40,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX53 GLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX53 GLV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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